Hidradenitis suppurativa: a case study.

This article identifies the care and treatment of a male patient during an acute flare up of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This article looks at HS, which can be a progressive chronic condition that impacts heavily on all aspects of a patient's quality of life. The choice of a silver alginate dressing proved effective in managing multiple surgical wounds in a comfortable and effective manner, improving the patient's quality of life.